{"id":27388,"date":"2021-09-24T17:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T17:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=27388"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"High Fiber Foods For Weight Loss: 9 Things You Should Eat While Trying To Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Why_Are_High_Fiber_Foods_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" >Why Are High Fiber Foods Good For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Fiber_Feeds_Your_Friendly_Gut_Bacteria\" >Fiber Feeds Your Friendly Gut Bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Good_Gut_Bacteria_Help_Fight_Inflammation\" >Good Gut Bacteria Help Fight Inflammation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Soluble_Fiber_Keeps_You_Fuller_For_Longer\" >Soluble Fiber Keeps You Fuller For Longer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Lower_Cholesterol_Absorption\" >Lower Cholesterol Absorption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#List_Of_High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\" >List Of High Fiber Foods For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Beans\" >Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Broccoli\" >Broccoli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Berries\" >Berries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Potatoes\" >Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Apples\" >Apples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Whole_Grains\" >Whole Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Nuts\" >Nuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Avocados\" >Avocados<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#Fiber_Supplements\" >Fiber Supplements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-foods-for-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been wanting to lose weight, but haven\u2019t had any luck sticking with a diet plan or exercise routine, more fiber might be the answer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it comes from whole grains like brown rice and oats, fruits and vegetables like greens and apples, or legumes like beans and lentils \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/super-vegetables\/\">fiber<\/a> is an important factor that\u2019s often overlooked. Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested by your gut. That said, fiber can significantly affect health and metabolism \u2014 as well as your weight.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll explain why <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/peanut-butter-on-keto-diet\/\">high fiber foods<\/a> are good for weight loss. We\u2019ll also provide a list of the foods that are high in fiber, for you to consider incorporating into your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_High_Fiber_Foods_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Why Are High Fiber Foods Good For Weight Loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three main reasons why fiber-rich foods can improve your health and help you lose weight; by feeding gut bacteria, by fighting inflammation, and by keeping you full for longer. We&#8217;ll take a closer look at each of these reasons below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiber_Feeds_Your_Friendly_Gut_Bacteria\"><\/span><b>Fiber Feeds Your Friendly Gut Bacteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human digestive system is home to trillions of microorganisms \u2014 also known as gut bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3983973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are both good and bad bacteria, and everyone has both types in their body. A poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to the imbalance of these bacteria \u2014 which is called dysbiosis \u2014 and cause various health problems such as IBS, skin conditions, or bowel issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3448089\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a fiber-rich diet helps ensure that your food isn\u2019t just passing through your body undigested, but can actually be used by helpful bacteria in your gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7589116\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Soluble fiber, found in certain fruits and vegetables high in beta-glucans like oats, carrots, potatoes with skin on them, apples, pears etc., holds onto moisture as it passes through your digestive system, feeding the good bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0955286317310070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29309 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high fiber foods for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-diet\/\">High-Fiber Diet: What To Eat To Ensure A Smooth-Running Digestion?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Gut_Bacteria_Help_Fight_Inflammation\"><\/span><b>Good Gut Bacteria Help Fight Inflammation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation is a natural response to tissue damage or irritation. However, inflammation that goes on for too long might lead to various diseases or worsen existing health conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pineapple-smoothie-for-weight-loss\/\">dietary fiber<\/a> that feeds gut bacteria helps keep things moving in your digestive system and reduces inflammation that might have been caused by indigestible food particles lingering around in your gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/19490976.2017.1290756\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Other fiber-rich foods help reduce inflammation throughout the body as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soluble_Fiber_Keeps_You_Fuller_For_Longer\"><\/span><b>Soluble Fiber Keeps You Fuller For Longer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/homemade-protein-shake-for-weight-gain\/\">Fiber<\/a> keeps you full for longer periods of time because it takes more time to break down than other carbohydrates like refined sugars (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1467-3010.2007.00603.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Soluble fiber, in particular, has the property of turning into a gel-like consistency in your digestive system. This slows down digestion and leads to you feeling full much longer than other carbs would (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/soluble-dietary-fiber\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Cholesterol_Absorption\"><\/span><b>Lower Cholesterol Absorption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber helps to reduce cholesterol absorption. It binds with bile acids, produced by the liver to digest fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/69\/1\/30\/4694117\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That bile contains cholesterol that has been removed from your bloodstream and will be excreted through the GI tract. This can help lower your blood cholesterol levels if they are higher than desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38931 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5148-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high fiber foods for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5148.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5148-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5148.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5148.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_Of_High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>List Of High Fiber Foods For Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some fiber-rich foods that you might want to consider adding to your diet if you\u2019re looking to improve your health or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-peas-good-for-you-losing-weight\/\">lose weight<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beans\"><\/span><b>Beans<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans are very high in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-radishes-good-for-weight-loss\/\">fiber<\/a> and low in fat, making them an ideal food for weight loss. These are full of both soluble and insoluble fibers that can help you manage your cholesterol levels. Additionally, beans also contain protein, which helps build lean muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38651 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5283-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high fiber foods for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5283.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5283-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5283.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5283-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5283.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broccoli\"><\/span><b>Broccoli<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli is a powerhouse vegetable loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It&#8217;s one of the best foods, offering many health benefits including weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli is low in calories, but it has high water content, along with antioxidant phytochemicals and vitamin C (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4391535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). While there are no magic foods for weight loss, eating broccoli may be an important part of any healthy diet plan or program to lose weight or reduce belly fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berries\"><\/span><b>Berries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries are some of the best foods you can eat for weight loss. These tasty fruits are nutrient-dense, low in calories, and high in fiber. They&#8217;re also rich in antioxidants that have been linked to reduced risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs11130-010-0177-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries are extremely versatile too, so eating them on a regular basis is easy. They can be added to cereal or yogurt, made into jams or baked goods, blended into smoothies with other ingredients, or eaten on their own as snacks. Plus they taste great!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you prefer blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, adding more berries to your diet plan will help you feel more satisfied while helping you lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29038 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high fiber foods for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potatoes\"><\/span><b>Potatoes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes are an often overlooked fiber-rich food that can aid in weight loss. For instance, the fiber found in potatoes can help you feel fuller for longer and reduce your overall food intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/088915759190003O\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, and even Irish potatoes are all good choices to include in your diet. Make sure to eat the skin!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-fiber-a-carbohydrate\/\">Is Fiber A Carbohydrate? Here\u2019s What You Need To Know<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apples\"><\/span><b>Apples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples are a great source of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bean-diet\/\">fiber<\/a> \u2013 one medium apple contains about 4.8 grams \u2013 which can aid in weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1102644\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fiber also helps you feel full longer and can help reduce the number of calories you take in during each meal. For maximum benefits, eat these with the skin on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These fruits also contain polyphenols \u2013 plant-based nutrients that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. Apples can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by helping to keep your heart healthy, too (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1475-2891-3-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38958 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5123-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high fiber foods for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5123.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5123-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5123.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5123.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Grains\"><\/span><b>Whole Grains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grain products are a great way to get in some extra fiber while losing weight. Fiber makes you feel full and prevents constipation for a healthy gut. One of the best ways to make whole grains work towards your weight loss goals is to replace refined carbohydrates with whole grains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains are often considered more nutritious than their refined counterparts, which removes the fiber-rich bran and germ (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/whole-grains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Whole grains like quinoa, oats, barley, brown rice, and buckwheat provide a much higher content of proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges, and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuts\"><\/span><b>Nuts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts are an excellent source of protein and other important nutrients. They have been called perfect snacks for being both delicious and nutritious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are high in fiber, protein, healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3257681\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). High-protein foods help you lose weight by keeping you full for longer periods of time after eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/87\/5\/1558S\/4650426\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Nuts are also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29001 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3467-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high fiber foods for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3467.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3467-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3467.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3467-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3467.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avocados\"><\/span><b>Avocados<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados are a great food to lose weight. They\u2019re delicious, they contain many nutrients and antioxidants that help with weight loss, and can be easy to slip into any <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-fruits-are-high-in-protein\/\">meal<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creamy avocados are typically high in monounsaturated fat (the \u201cgood\u201d fat) &#8211; similar to olive oil or nuts &#8211; which can help lower your LDL cholesterol (the \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol). This means that including avocados in your daily diet can help to prevent cardiovascular disease and high blood cholesterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2011.556759\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Avocados are also a great source of potassium, a nutrient that many Americans often don&#8217;t get enough of (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2011.556759\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiber_Supplements\"><\/span><b>Fiber Supplements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucomannan is an example of a natural fiber supplement derived from the roots of the elephant yam (also known as konjac). It has both soluble and insoluble fibers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jobe\/2013\/610908\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-quality glucomannan or other fiber supplement in combination with diet and exercise might help you lose weight by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping you feeling fuller for longer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping your body better absorb nutrients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulating blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing cholesterol absorption in your gut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing calorie intake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber-rich foods are good for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-avoid-to-lose-belly-fat\/\">weight loss<\/a> because they can improve gut health, regulate blood sugar levels, and keep you feeling fuller for longer. They also contain certain properties that might help to fight inflammation or lower cholesterol absorption in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Fiber_Foods_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0955286317310070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A critical review on the impacts of \u03b2-glucans on gut microbiota and human health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4391535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Broccoli By-Products from Different Cultivars and Maturity Stages at Harvest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1102644\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, fdc.nal.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1475-2891-3-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple phytochemicals and their health benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, nutritionj.biomedcentral.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs11130-010-0177-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries: Improving Human Health and Healthy Aging, and Promoting Quality Life\u2014A Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, link.springer.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/69\/1\/30\/4694117\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1999, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/19490976.2017.1290756\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fiber and prebiotics and the gastrointestinal microbiota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, tandfonline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/088915759190003O\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber in raw and cooked potatoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1991, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1467-3010.2007.00603.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fibre and satiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Protein and Muscle Mass: Translating Science to Application and Health Benefit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3448089\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet-Induced Dysbiosis of the Intestinal Microbiota and the Effects on Immunity and Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3983973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2011.556759\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hass Avocado Composition and Potential Health Effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, tandfonline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3257681\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Nut Consumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/87\/5\/1558S\/4650426\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein, weight management, and satiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jobe\/2013\/610908\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety and Efficacy of Glucomannan for Weight Loss in Overweight and Moderately Obese Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, hindawi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/soluble-dietary-fiber\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soluble Dietary Fiber &#8211; an overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7589116\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Health Benefits of Dietary Fibre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an inflammation?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/whole-grains\/\">Whole Grains | The Nutrition Source | Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health<\/a> (n.d., hsph.harvard.edu)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been wanting to lose weight, but haven\u2019t had any luck sticking with a diet plan or exercise routine, more fiber might be the answer. Whether it comes from whole grains like brown rice and oats, fruits and vegetables like greens and apples, or legumes like beans and lentils \u2014 fiber is an important [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":27396,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[],"coauthors":[125,87],"class_list":["post-27388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>High Fiber Foods For Weight Loss: 9 Things You Should Eat While Trying To Lose Weight - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of changing your diet to shed some pounds? Try to consume these high fiber foods for weight loss. 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